George Shultz and the Cold War
Those who have any interest in US foreign policy during the last 50 years know the name George Shultz, a towering figure in diplomacy in the Reagan years. Like his…
AI Election Fraud in the US & UK
SXSW sessions are held in many locations. Located several blocks north of the central location of the Austin Convention Centre I found UK House. It was being hosted by Downright…
Will AI Devalue Music?
Aside from being singers with unusual names, what do Engelbert Humperdinck, Billie Eilish and Jon Bon Jovi all have in common? They, along with more than 200 fellow music artists,…
Shakespeare & Marlowe play is electric
“This not your Mama’s Shakespeare,” warns director Ben Wolfe, about the play Born With Teeth. “I would encourage you to come in with an open mind and an open heart.”…
Beijing Duo Graces a Tiny Austin Music Hall
The Beijing Guitar Duo, consisting of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, appeared for two nights at The Rosette, a gem of a music hall located in a former high school…
The Prom at Zach Theatre is a Must-See
Prom night in Indiana. Not the usual suspect when it comes to creating an uber-gay musical. The Prom was robbed at the 2019 Tony Awards: despite numerous nominations, it walked…
Ausin Gay Men’s Chorus: Apr 27 and 28
The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus will take the stage for There’s A Time For Us at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27,and 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at First Austin. Tickets,…
STAR TREK Discovery at SXSW
Just 3 days to go before the final season of Star Trek Discovery premieres on TV. For those at SXSW, the wait for season 5 ended in March: the first…
Museum of Illusions in Austin
A little shy of a year ago, the Museum of Illusions (Austin branch) opened at The Domain. I had spoken with the Texas franchise owners before they had chosen a…
Space Probe to Europa set for October Launch
In March, Austin has been treated to two very special talks on a space mission set to launch in October. The Europa Clipper mission will visit Jupiter’s moon Europa in…